Hosted by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau and City of Little Rock, the Inaugural Juneteenth Summit launches in 2026 as part of Juneteenth in Da Rock, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country. In 2025, the celebration welcomed more than 10,000 attendees, with continued year-over-year growth.
Rooted in the museum’s mission to preserve and celebrate African American history and culture in Arkansas, the Summit extends that work beyond exhibition walls—creating a dynamic space for education, dialogue, and opportunity.
The Juneteenth Summit brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, workforce partners, and innovators for a full day of conversation, collaboration, and growth. The program features main stage keynotes and cultural conversations, structured breakout sessions, a career and job fair, and an interactive exhibition hall focused on economic mobility, workforce development, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creative economy.
The Summit will take place Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, kicking off a weekend of celebration and positioning Juneteenth in Da Rock as a premier destination for commemorating Juneteenth National Independence Day.